Description
If you've ever tried trimming straight-walled pistol brass with a standard holder, you know the frustration of tapping each case in just to get it to stay put. The L.E. Wilson Q-Type Case Holder for .45 Long Colt skips all of that. It uses a simple cross pin that locks the case in place and pushes right back out when you're ready to swap to the next one, so prepping a batch of brass goes a whole lot faster.
This holder is built from steel and machined for .45 Colt, holding the case square to the cutter face so you get clean, even trims every time. Because the case body is supported the way it sits in a chamber, you also get consistent results when deburring the case mouth, inside neck reaming, or knocking out a military crimp. For anyone loading .45 Colt for a tube-fed lever gun or a revolver where a uniform crimp matters, that consistency pays off at the bench.
Why the Q-Type Beats a Standard .45 Colt Holder
Straight-walled rimmed cartridges like the .45 Long Colt don't have the body taper that rifle brass does, which is exactly what makes standard pistol holders a hassle. The Q-Type design solves that with its cross pin setup, which is why L.E. Wilson recommends reaching for the Q-style whenever one is available for your caliber.
Fitting the Q-Type Case Holder .45 Long Colt to Your Setup
This holder is made to run with the L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer. One thing worth knowing up front: Q-Type holders are not compatible with the Sinclair Shark Fin or the L.E. Wilson Case Holder Clamp, so if you're building out your prep station, keep that in mind. For folks already running a Wilson trimmer, it drops right in and gets you trimming .45 Colt brass without the fuss.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: L.E. Wilson
- Manufacturer Part Number: QT-45C
- UPC: 815145022202
- Cartridge: .45 Long Colt (.45 Colt)
- Case Type: Straight-walled rimmed pistol
- Material: Steel
- Retention: Cross pin
- Compatibility: L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer
- Quantity: 1 holder
- Country of Origin: USA
- Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb
What’s Included
- L.E. Wilson Q-Type Case Holder for .45 Long Colt (QT-45C)
Frequently Asked Questions
What trimmer does the Q-Type Case Holder .45 Long Colt work with?
This holder is designed to run with the L.E. Wilson Case Trimmer. It drops right into the trimmer and holds your .45 Colt brass square to the cutter. Keep in mind it is not compatible with the Sinclair Shark Fin or the L.E. Wilson Case Holder Clamp.
How does the cross pin hold the case?
The Q-Type uses a simple cross pin that secures the .45 Colt case in the holder with the body supported much like it sits in a chamber. When you're done, you just push the pin out and the case comes right free. It's a faster, cleaner method than standard pistol holders that make you tap each case in.
Why choose the Q-Type over a regular pistol case holder for .45 Colt?
Straight-walled rimmed cartridges like the .45 Long Colt lack the body taper found on rifle brass, which makes standard holders a hassle since the cases have to be tapped in to stay put. The Q-Type's cross pin avoids all of that. L.E. Wilson recommends the Q-style holders whenever one is available for your caliber.
Can I use this holder for more than just trimming?
Yes. Because it holds the case square to the cutter face and supports the case body, it works well for trimming, inside neck reaming, case mouth deburring, and removing a military crimp. That makes it handy for getting a consistent, even crimp on your .45 Colt loads.





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